Why Etche?
Etche is a Basque word meaning not only 'house', but also 'family home'. As well as reflecting the Basque links of its co-founders, the name 'Etche' also reflects the company's historic passion for real estate and symbolizes the concept of living and working together.
A strong identity
Etche was founded by Jean-Pierre Raynal and Léon Baruc in 2010.
Initially, a private real estate company operated on an asset management basis, it later specialized in various segments of the commercial real estate market. Over the years, it has progressively built a significant portfolio of assets, including some 140 buildings throughout France with a combined footprint of approximately one million square meters.
Its proactive management style and ability to add value to buildings with previously untapped potential have also attracted the interest and trust of high-profile partners.
In 2020, KKR, the leading global investment firm, acquired a majority stake in Etche to extend its reach and capacity in the French real estate market, focusing primarily on the growing light industrial and logistics sectors of the economy.
Our vocation
Today, Etche is a specialist in commercial real estate, with a strong track record of nearly 15 years in the French logistics and business real estate markets.
Today, Etche is a specialist in commercial real estate, with a strong track record of nearly 15 years in the French logistics and business real estate markets. With the ability to leverage the financial power of its share-holder, Etche has set out a roadmap for building innovative, sustainable, and high-performance investment solutions:
In investment by:
• Developing strategies for acquisitions, value enhancement, structuring and financial engineering.
In asset management by:
• Integrating sustainable practices to optimise real estate by reducing the environmental footprint of buildings and promoting responsible social relations in line with Etche's values.
In development by:
• Develop innovative buildings to meet demand from operators.
This strategy is based on the transverse integration of the robust environmental policy that is a key component of every Etche commitment.
A dynamic and multi talented team
For nearly 15 years, Etche has been bringing together a range of complementary skills and profiles to make the assets it manages more dynamic. Every day, our employees work in the field to acquire in-depth knowledge of the buildings and establish strong relationships with the tenants.
Vincent Lauret
Julien Chevrier
Françoise Laurent-Guy
Laurent Martins
Joffrey Houdoux
Damien Berthelot
Jean-César Schwach Picard
Veronique Dubois
Cécile Mathiss
Marisa Ribeiro
Martine Volat
Vincent Lauret Chairman
Vincent joined Etche in 2015, where he held various positions before becoming Chairman in 2022. Prior to that, he spent six years in corporate real estate consultancy, then three years in the Ministry of Finance as head of the State’s regional real estate strategy, and four years with Foncière des Régions as asset manager.
Education:
HEC Paris and ESTACA (the French Aerospace and Automotive Engineering graduate school)
Vincent Lauret Chairman
Vincent joined Etche in 2015, where he held various positions before becoming Chairman in 2022. Prior to that, he spent six years in corporate real estate consultancy, then three years in the Ministry of Finance as head of the State’s regional real estate strategy, and four years with Foncière des Régions as asset manager.
Education:
HEC Paris and ESTACA (the French Aerospace and Automotive Engineering graduate school)
Julien Chevrier Chief Executive Officer
Julien joined Etche in 2023 as CFO, prior to his appointment as CEO. Julien has 5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions at Deloitte and then Lincoln International. Previously, for almost 5 years, he was Deputy Director in charge of third-party asset management within the Duval Group (notably in the development, management, and promotion of property investment funds on behalf of institutional investors and family offices) and Deputy to the Managing Director of Patrimoine et Commerce.
Education:
Double MSc in Corporate Finance from EDHEC
Julien Chevrier Chief Executive Officer
Julien joined Etche in 2023 as CFO, prior to his appointment as CEO. Julien has 5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions at Deloitte and then Lincoln International. Previously, for almost 5 years, he was Deputy Director in charge of third-party asset management within the Duval Group (notably in the development, management, and promotion of property investment funds on behalf of institutional investors and family offices) and Deputy to the Managing Director of Patrimoine et Commerce.
Education:
Double MSc in Corporate Finance from EDHEC
Françoise Laurent-Guy Asset Management And Development Director
With over 30 years’ experience in asset management for investment funds and private accounts covering all commercial property asset classes across Europe, Françoise has gained valuable expertise through various roles at Kenmore Properties, Patrizia and LaSalle Investment Management. She is currently in charge of asset management for the Etche portfolio.
Education:
DESS in European Tourism Management from the University of Savoie and Chartered Member of RICS since 2015
Françoise Laurent-Guy Asset Management And Development Director
With over 30 years’ experience in asset management for investment funds and private accounts covering all commercial property asset classes across Europe, Françoise has gained valuable expertise through various roles at Kenmore Properties, Patrizia and LaSalle Investment Management. She is currently in charge of asset management for the Etche portfolio.
Education:
DESS in European Tourism Management from the University of Savoie and Chartered Member of RICS since 2015
Laurent Martins Directeur asset management et développement, MRICS
Laurent oversees development and asset enhancement operations. He joined the Etche team over 10 years ago. He had previously started his professional career at Proudreed in asset management and at NAI Global as a real estate consultant. Laurent has been a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) since 2017.
Education:
Graduate of the CNAM (ICH) and the University of Paris V (DUT TC)
Laurent Martins Directeur asset management et développement, MRICS
Laurent oversees development and asset enhancement operations. He joined the Etche team over 10 years ago. He had previously started his professional career at Proudreed in asset management and at NAI Global as a real estate consultant. Laurent has been a Chartered Surveyor (MRICS) since 2017.
Education:
Graduate of the CNAM (ICH) and the University of Paris V (DUT TC)
Joffrey Houdoux Investment manager
Since September 2022, Joffrey has been Head of Acquisitions, overseeing investments in value add and Core+ funds. Before joining Etche, Joffrey had accumulated almost 10 years’ experience in investment, sales, asset management and financial and tax analysis, through his positions at Barings, Constructa AM and La Française Real Estate Partners.
Education:
Master 2 in Tax Law from Panthéon-Assas University and Master 2 in Real Estate from Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne University.
Joffrey Houdoux Investment manager
Since September 2022, Joffrey has been Head of Acquisitions, overseeing investments in value add and Core+ funds. Before joining Etche, Joffrey had accumulated almost 10 years’ experience in investment, sales, asset management and financial and tax analysis, through his positions at Barings, Constructa AM and La Française Real Estate Partners.
Education:
Master 2 in Tax Law from Panthéon-Assas University and Master 2 in Real Estate from Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne University.
Damien Berthelot Senior Analyst
Damien joined Etche in 2020 after gaining experience in risk management at Banque Internationale à Luxembourg and in asset management at Altarea Entreprise. Damien is currently working on acquisitions and arbitration at Etche.
Education:
Master in Finance from IESÉG School of Management
Damien Berthelot Senior Analyst
Damien joined Etche in 2020 after gaining experience in risk management at Banque Internationale à Luxembourg and in asset management at Altarea Entreprise. Damien is currently working on acquisitions and arbitration at Etche.
Education:
Master in Finance from IESÉG School of Management
Jean-César Schwach Picard Investment analyst
Jean-César worked at CBRE Capital Markets and Logicor as an investment analyst. He joined Etche in January 2024 and works alongside the Head of Investments to develop the portfolio. Jean-César also strengthens the teams dedicated to managing the assets in the portfolio.
Education:
Master’s degree in Urban and Real Estate Management from ESSEC and a BBA from HEC Montréal
Jean-César Schwach Picard Investment analyst
Jean-César worked at CBRE Capital Markets and Logicor as an investment analyst. He joined Etche in January 2024 and works alongside the Head of Investments to develop the portfolio. Jean-César also strengthens the teams dedicated to managing the assets in the portfolio.
Education:
Master’s degree in Urban and Real Estate Management from ESSEC and a BBA from HEC Montréal
Veronique Dubois Chef Acountant
Véronique has headed up the Etche accounts team for more than 10 years. She has more than 35 years experience in accountancy with real estate players (real estate companies and property dealers) or in chartered accountancy firms.
Education:
BAC in Accountancy and BAC+1 in IT
Veronique Dubois Chef Acountant
Véronique has headed up the Etche accounts team for more than 10 years. She has more than 35 years experience in accountancy with real estate players (real estate companies and property dealers) or in chartered accountancy firms.
Education:
BAC in Accountancy and BAC+1 in IT
Cécile Mathiss Legal Director
With some twenty years’ experience gained in the legal departments of property companies such as Proudreed and Gecina, and more recently at property developer Emerige, Cécile joined Etche in July 2023. She is responsible for the corporate and real estate legal functions, as well as compliance.
Education:
Master’s degree in Business Law from Paris-Est Créteil University
Cécile Mathiss Legal Director
With some twenty years’ experience gained in the legal departments of property companies such as Proudreed and Gecina, and more recently at property developer Emerige, Cécile joined Etche in July 2023. She is responsible for the corporate and real estate legal functions, as well as compliance.
Education:
Master’s degree in Business Law from Paris-Est Créteil University
Marisa Ribeiro Account Assistant
Marisa works alongside Véronique in managing property asset leases and operations. She is the key point of contact for managed asset portfolio tenant companies.
Education:
BTS Executive Assistant from CPEA Paris 9ème
Marisa Ribeiro Account Assistant
Marisa works alongside Véronique in managing property asset leases and operations. She is the key point of contact for managed asset portfolio tenant companies.
Education:
BTS Executive Assistant from CPEA Paris 9ème
Martine Volat Lease administrator manager
Martine joined Etche in 2011 with nearly 30 years of experience with real estate, transport, and logistics companies. She is currently responsible for lease administration and company cash flow oversight.
Education:
BTS Executive Assistant from CPEA Paris 9ème
Martine Volat Lease administrator manager
Martine joined Etche in 2011 with nearly 30 years of experience with real estate, transport, and logistics companies. She is currently responsible for lease administration and company cash flow oversight.
Education:
BTS Executive Assistant from CPEA Paris 9ème
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